๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ 2025 ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐๐: ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐
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The College of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (CMNS) officially launched its second Colloquium on May 30, 2025, at the P.E. Academic Building in Labuyo, Tangub City, hosted by Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology (NMSCST). This year’s theme is “Converging Life and Numbers Toward Advancing Scientific Knowledge for Sustainability and Development." The event marked a full day of knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and innovation.
The colloquium began with the arrival of the panelists. Three internal panelists—Dr. Eddie P. Mondejar (Associate Professor, MSU-IIT), Prof. Jay Lord P. Omayao, and Asst. Prof. IV Muhmin Michael Manting (both from MSU)—joined external evaluators in leading the academic discussions.
CMNS Dean Dr. Lynde Bulong delivered the opening remarks, welcoming the participants and emphasizing the role of research in shaping a sustainable future. Prof. Steve Embang, Director for Research and Creative works also addressed the audience, underscoring the resilience and innovation required in research with the words: “The most difficult step is the first step.”
Dr. Eddie P. Mondejar delivered the keynote address who presented the theme, 'Converging Life and Numbers: Advancing Scientific Knowledge for Sustainability and Development
Following the keynote, participants proceeded to their respective venues. At the P.E. Academic Building, BS Mathematics students presented oral and poster research outputs exploring subjects like international trade using network analysis and location-allocation modeling through GIS-based network analysis, with external panelist Prof. Jay Lord Omayao and internal panelists Dr. Julie Mar Regis and Ms. Honey Bless Israelee T. Eslabon providing feedback and evaluation.
Milben A. Jumamil and John Earl D. Imperial served as internal panelists and judged each researcher's poster presentation. Prof. Manting, the external panelist, joined internal panelists like Heiden O. Apiag in evaluating entries in the natural products category held at the RIDE Office.
Simultaneously, BS Biology students at VPASS presented their research on biodiversity and terrestrial studies. External panelist Dr. Eddie P. Mondejar and internal panelists Aiko Tabig, Ivan John Sisi, and Dr. Mondejar evaluated the presentations.
The awarding ceremony was held at 4:00 PM at the P.E. Academic Building. Recognition was given to the best oral and poster presentations, along with special awards for CMNS faculty members and LSC officers. The list of awardees for Best Poster and Best Oral Presentation in each category is provided below:
1st- Reymund A. Turcolas, Lorijoy P. Mangilala, and Rieneth R. Pantorilla, MSc.
2nd- John Michael B. Malalis, Janray Marcelo, Lynde Q. Bullong, PhD.
3rd- Miel Jane Marzon, Jenny Carmen Roque, Trixia Macalam, M.Sci
Natural Product Category
•Best Paper:
Roxan C. Lacida
Jesamie J. Caballero
Enp. Ferlyn V. Logronio, Ph.D
•Best Oral Presenter:
1st Place- Jesamie J. Caballero
2nd Place-Jelly Mae Bazar
3rd Place- Jocy May Mangubat
Mathematics Category
•Best paper:
Erica T. Alforque
April Jean Dahunan
Charmen jie Labigan
Marish C. Oberez
Dionisel Regalado, M. Sc
1st- Charmen Jie Labigan
2nd - Bel Renald Catambacan
3rd - Ralph Bryan A. Francicso
•Best Paper
Sheila Mae Camaylongan
Krisia May Espinosa
Rieneth Pantorilla, M.Sci
•Best oral Presenter
1st- Krissia May Espinosa
2nd- Chen Revilliza
3rd- Charysse Yrog-irog
The event concluded with closing remarks from Dr. Lady Jaharah J. Bulayog, who described the colloquium as a testament to the participants’ passion, dedication, and pursuit of discovery.
Written by Bea Luz D. Pahang
Photographed by Jemuel Neri, Bea Luz D. Pahang, Brain Jay Sabellona, Bryan Palomar, Mark Dale Manlegro, and Jhopersie Cartajenas
Photo Edited by Mark Dale Manlegro, Jhopersie Cartajenas, and Bea Luz D. Pahang
